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  • Priyadarshini Indalkar and Priya Banerjee join the cast of Sony LIV’s Shantit Kranti 2

    Priyadarshini Indalkar and Priya Banerjee join the cast of Sony LIV’s Shantit Kranti 2

    Mumbai: After the success of Shantit Kranti, Sony LIV is now gearing up for the release of the highly anticipated second season of its hit Marathi original. The critically acclaimed show is set to take viewers on another enthralling journey filled with laughter, relatability, and introspection. Adding a fresh twist to the narrative, the makers have unveiled two new additions to the cast – Priyadarshini Indalkar and Priya Banerjee.

    This season will see Priyadarshini Indalkar, known for her remarkable stint on Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra, step into the shoes of Samruddhi, who navigates through the complexities of an arranged marriage with Shreyas. On the other hand, the versatile actress Priya Banerjee will be seen essaying the role of Kani, an NRI from San Francisco.

    Expressing her excitement about Shantit Kranti 2, Priyadarshini Indalkar shared, “I instantly resonated with Samruddhi’s character when it was first pitched to me. She’s a straightforward woman who believes in the power of genuine connections. Her journey in the show is a testament to the power of love’s potential. I can’t wait for the audience to witness my character and her relationship with Shreyas in the series.”

    Talking about her role in the series, Priya Banerjee added, “Kani’s character is such a beautiful blend of spontaneity and self-reflection. I think a lot of our generation can relate to her earnest search for happiness. Kani’s journey reminded me that life’s most special moments can be found in the simplest, most unexpected places. Shantit Kranti 2 is a rollercoaster of emotions and I’m so grateful to be a part of this incredible project.”

    Created by TVF in association with BhaDiPa and produced by Arunabh Kumar, the show is directed by Sarang Sathaye and Paula McGlynn. The series stars Abhay Mahajan, Alok Rajwade, Lalit Prabhakar, Mrinmayee Godbole, Priya Banerjee, Priyadarshini Indalkar among others.

    Shantit Kranti 2 streaming on 13 October only on Sony LIV!

  • Beloved trio Prasanna, Dinar, and Shreyas return with Shantit Kranti season 2

    Beloved trio Prasanna, Dinar, and Shreyas return with Shantit Kranti season 2

    Mumbai: After the massive success of season one, Sony LIV is all set to bring the second season of its critically acclaimed Marathi original – Shantit Kranti. Season 2 promises a double dose of laughter and awakens the spirit of self-discovery. Uniting after 18 months, Shreyas (Abhay Mahajan) surprises the boys with news that he’s getting married, and three boys decide to leave for Shreyas’s international bachelor trip. Things spiral out of control when they realise Shreyas is not even engaged, Prasanna (Lalit Prabhakar) has brought his baby along, and Dinar (Alok Rajwade) has booked them on a six-day pilgrimage to Nepal in a bus with 10 random strangers instead of bachelor’s trip.

    Lalit Prabhakar said, “Shantit Kranti season 1 received immense love from the audience. We are excited to return with an all-new season where we embark on a new journey that is filled with revelations, laughter, twists, turns, and more! This season truly redefines the bonds as well as introduces new characters that help each one of us grow. We hope this season will entertain and resonate with the audience.”

    Created by TVF in association with BhaDiPa and produced by Arunabh Kumar, the show is directed by Sarang Sathaye and Paula McGlynn. The series stars Abhay Mahajan, Alok Rajwade, Lalit Prabhakar, Mrinmayee Godbole, Priya Banerjee, Priyadarshini Indalkar among others.

    Shantit Kranti 2 streaming from 13 October only on Sony LIV.

  • SonyLIV’s Marathi original series ‘Shantit Kranti’ to premiere on 13 August

    SonyLIV’s Marathi original series ‘Shantit Kranti’ to premiere on 13 August

    Mumbai: SonyLIV is all set to launch its first Marathi original series “Shantit Kranti” on 13 August. The show is dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

    Directed by Sarang Sathaye and Paula McGlynn, founders of the YouTube page Bharatiya Digital Party (Bhadipa), the web series features Abhay Mahajan, Lalit Prabhakar and Alok Rajwade in the lead roles along with Vijay Nikam and Bollywood actor Shikha Talsania in prominent roles. Actors Sakhi Gokhale, Mrinmayee Godbole, Amey Wagh, Sarang Sathaye, Jitendra Joshi will also appear on the show.

    The story captures the quirky camaraderie of three best friends, Shreyas, Dinar and Prasanna, who hit the road, embarking on a journey of self-discovery that unknowingly changes their lives forever, said the press statement.

    “SonyLIV has been at the forefront of bringing to life authentic and relevant stories of India to our viewers,” said Sony Pictures Networks India, head – content, SET and digital business, Ashish Golwalkar. “As we strengthen our slate of regional content, we’re proud to announce our first Marathi original, ‘Shantit Kranti’ in collaboration with two content powerhouses, TVF and Bhadipa. The show captures the true essence of friendship that holds great relevance for today’s urban youth. It also brings together exceptionally strong characters played by a stellar ensemble cast and has a captivating storyline.”

    “We are grateful to collaborate with SonyLIV, a platform that has been making in-roads with regional content,” said Sarang Sathaye and Paula McGlynn in a joint statement. “‘Shantit Kranti’ is everyone’s story put together on screen, and we are sure the audience from all demographics will relate to it. The stories, experiences, laughter, and the message that comes out of it, make it an extremely enjoyable watch.”

  • Case study on Marathi web series ‘Pandu’

    Case study on Marathi web series ‘Pandu’

    MUMBAI: Pandu is a Marathi comedy web-series on the everyday life of Mumbai Police starring Suhas Sirsat, Deepak Shirke, Abish Mathew and Trupti Khamkar. A session at The Content Hub 2020 Day 2 organised by Indiantelevision.com was a case study on Pandu by the creators of the Marathi series. 

    Gulbadan Talkies founder and creative director Sarang Sathaye and co-founder and director Anusha Nandakumar briefed the audience on the establishment of Bharatiya Digital Party (BDP). 

    Sathaye said, “We wanted to have our own voice on the digital space in a long format series. We started with the idea of making our own digital platform, so we started to make Marathi digital content in BDP four years back."

    Speaking on life before the making of Pandu, Sathaye briefed the audience on the struggle they went through in creating what they actually wanted to create. He said, “Despite having numbers on our site we were struggling to mark ourselves as a creator that can create long format content too.”

    Nandakumar said, “Lots of Maharashtrian youth were not watching Marathi content because they were not able to connect with the shows. So, we felt the need to create Marathi content that connects well with viewers. Pandu is a typical Maharashtrian comedy series and we are happy that MX Player supported us. The show is about what happens to Singham when he goes home.”

    Sathaye believes comedy lies in our regular conversation. “For us Pandu is made of all our day-to-day unique moments. Every episode is theme based," he said.

    He further said, “There was hardly any platform that was backing regional content and MX Player truly supported us with Pandu. Makers should look at regional content and make Marathi content to that extent that one day people will wake-up to watch Marathi content in the US like we watch Game of Thrones here.”

    The creators also spoke on challenges they faced in hiring talent for the show and selling the content to the OTT platform.